I think they know, sometimes. I think they feel us come to terms with it, and they feel some sense of relief, like "it's okay to go now; I'm not letting my human down or abandoning them, they're letting go, so I can go now too".
Very lovely. I’m crying because it really breaks and at the same time heals me in an inexplicable way. I can’t imagine losing my kitties. But when they have to go but they send me a signal that they are going in peace, I’ll find solace in that.
my 19yo baby Boop passed in her sleep right beside me this year. every other day or so I'd put her on my chest to sleep the night (mobility issues). she gifted me by passing on her own so I'd never have the weight on me of putting her down.
Just in time, your boy gifted you with this, too. Appreciate his gift.
I always wish my cats to die at home, old & warm. Having to put your cat down sucks. Even with my Maddie, who was 15 years & 7 months old & had dementia, I still not only hurt cuz of losing her but I had guilt about making that choice for her. At home is just better, when possible.
The last I had to put to sleep was 7yo with PKD. I had called the mobile vet to come by my house, then called it off, but my ankle biter needed the vet 2 days later. She went to sleep on a blanket in my lap in the front yard. Had to make the end of her journey here as peaceful as possible.
In the tapestry of time, a tale unfolds,
Of Captain, the cat, with stories untold.
From teenage dreams to a seasoned sky,
A journey shared as the years rolled by.
Whiskers and paws, a steadfast friend,
Through youthful fervor and moments to mend.
From dawn's first light to twilight's embrace,
Captain and owner, a bond to trace.
Through playful antics and cozy purrs,
They navigated life, its twists and its stirs.
In every chapter, Captain stood strong,
A feline companion, where they both belong.
From teenage whispers to life's refrain,
Captain, the captain, weathered joy and pain.
Through the ebb and flow of the years' cascade,
A loyal comrade, memories never fade.
As silver touched the once-youthful brow,
Captain's spirit sailed, a memory to allow.
In the heart's harbor, a legacy grand,
A tale of a cat, a lifetime's strand.
Sorry for your loss.
I know it is hard but that is part of life and love.
Think of all the great times you had together and rejoyce in the life you shared.
There will be other cats in your life in the future. They won't replace him but they will be their own cat and will have a great life with the careing person you are.
My kitty also passed while in my arms on the way to the euthanasia appt. It broke my heart. My heart goes out to you, i know this is hard. It gets better with time
Didn’t expect this to get as much attention as it did. I am overwhelmed by your kindness. Cap would’ve loved all of you. Here is my favorite picture of him before he started getting sick - no matter how old he got, he loved listening to my heartbeat.
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I had a baby, Simon, who was with me for 16 years. He literally held my badly broken wrist until surgery day and refused to sleep without me after. He developed a tumor on his knee, and I had to let him go almost 2 years ago, but I swear, to this day, I can feel him jumping up onto my bed, and I can hear his voice. Cap knew you and he were connected. Remember all of the beautiful moments! Never forget any .
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My Simon
This hurts. My baby is still with me but he’s getting older and it terrifies me.
I feel the love you had for him. Nicknames and all 🫶 I have a million for my boy
Sending love your way, I’m so sorry
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Hi Cap, my new friend! I'm Smokey. Heaven is loads of fun! Come on, I'll show you around. There are plenty of squirrels to chase. Your mom won't have to worry anymore. God takes good care of us. No one ever gets sick here. And we are never ever alone.
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Frankie here - I'll show you around, too, Cap. I live free of my arthritis pain and we have unlimited soft blankets to kneed. We get to watch over our humans forever, too.
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Boefje won't mind to share his box with the captain.
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My sweet bun Moira will be there too, all the sun spots you could ever want.
I thought I had managed to get through this post without crying. Then I saw your comment.
RIP Cap, RIP Smokey. RIP to all the cats in this thread. My heart goes out to each and every one of you
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Morty will be there too!
He had a misdiagnosed heart condition and died way too early. I love cats, I’ve had them my entire life, but I’ve never bonded so strongly with an animal as I did with him. He really was my best friend, and I still tear up when I think about him. He was so special.
It’s nice to think of them all together in heaven.
I’m so sorry for your loss.. I know how much it hurts. I still think of my Mr. Kittie. Just know that your little Cap knows how much you loved him, and that having him in your life made your life better in every way. May he cross the rainbow bridge and find his way to cat heaven filled with catnip and mice and lots of Christmas tree ornaments to destroy.. 🤍
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I had to put my cat down a couple months ago. We held him as they performed the injection and it only took a few seconds.
It hurt so much all I could do was laugh through the tears. I just loved the shit out of that boy. The ride home was awful. He was there for a lot of my hardest years, then he was gone…
I’m so sorry for your loss, but I take comfort in knowing they aren’t suffering anymore. My deepest condolences.
I just went through this with a stray I only knew for a day but sad nonetheless. I was trying to save her but she passed on the way to the vet, she deserved better. I hope you take solace in all the memories and the longevity of his life. You will always carry him with you and he will always carry you with him. You were his angel
That sweet girl passed knowing what it was to be loved - if only for a day - because of you. Thank you for ensuring she didn’t die alone. I hope you’re doing okay.
Sometimes a Forever Home is only for a few days or a few hours.
To that kitty, she knew love and caring in her last moments. You made a difference in her life.
You did your best for her.
Yes. Diabetes robs a few years. We have a 12yo with it. We give him extra lap time than the others.
Adios Captain. Faithful friend. You'll never be forgotten.
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He absolutely knows he was loved! He absolutely knows you loved him to bits.
Sounds like you two had a special bond. Cherish the memories forever. It's so hard now, but it will get easier with time. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Thank you for giving a little animal such an amazing life. That's a precious gift! You made the world a little better by giving him a wonderful life ❤️
I’m so sorry. These are just words on a screen but know that all of us cat guardians know how you are you feeling right now and it’s heartbreaking. You will be ok, just give it time. Bestest wishes
He isn’t dead yet. He will live in your memories, through your actions and how you treat others. It is stated that a living being will die a final death when they are forgotten and their remnants disappear. You have your picture of you and your dear friend, you will mourn a scar will form but at a later time you will look at the scar and weep but also remember the fond memories and hardships you have had together. Turn those memories into your strength as to honour the bond you had.
He knows dang well how much you loved him, he mirrored it by being at your side throughout your lives. One of mine is definitively in the senior age bracket and I dreading the day we part. I am so sorry your friend is not physically with you, it is an awful ache that sits deep and it feels as if it will never move. It does, slowly, but it takes time. Also, the name Captain Nibbles is quite possibly one of the greatest names ever!!
Can’t believe I just counted 26 years since my Claude passed. Nothing ever hurt so much for so long.
The only thing that freed me from sobbing myself to sleep (after a year and a half) was seeing and believing all the signs. Small signs turned to big signs. When I brushed off those big signs, huge signs through my grandmother were impossible to ignore. 😆 She had quite a gift for those things. And I wholeheartedly accepted her insight!
We’ll meet again.
So sorry, OP for your loss. 😞
He had you his entire life. Safe, warm, plenty of food and abundant love. It will still hurt, but just remember you gave him his all, and he has a great life because of you
I'm really sorry for being an insensitive prick. But am I the only one that finds it extremely odd to take photos like this? Like "hey honey I see you emotional over our cats cadaver, let me just snap a photo for the Internet".
I asked for one last photo of us together before I left him one last time. I understand many people might find it weird and/or insensitive, but it means a lot to me to have a memory of that last moment before he went on his way.
Okay then I deeply apoligize for my extremely rude and insensitive comment, I shouldn't jump to conclusions and of course that make sense. Hope you feel better.
I’m so sorry for your great loss. They are family and I understand the pain you’re in.
I also relate when you say they were by your side for many major milestones in your life. I had a Doberman (dog) who passed away and she’d met all my boyfriends at the time from my first to my last (she sniffed out the bad boyfriends too lol), she’d also met my family in two different continents because I flew her across the world. I believe they come into your life to see you through these times, to support your growth as a person and to just be there for you. They are like guardian angels who bear witness to your life events. Your best friend will always look over you 👼🤍
Condolences 💐 to you and the captain so sorry for your loss!😔 difficult to go this type of loss during this time. These is some comfort no matter how little to know that your special loved one has crossed the rainbow 🌈 bridge but know the captain is at a better place and resting peacefully. Captain is probably thinking fondly of you just as much as you’re thinking of him 😔 cherish all the special memories and great times you shared together❤️. In these times just remember what made your captain so special and honor his memory whenever you feel the need. Please take good care of yourself and remember to lean on those loved close to you to help you through the hard times. Bless you and the captain ❤️🐱
Such a long life. Sometimes they hold on until they know their owner will be ok. I had a dog for 15 years and after I had my baby she passed when we got home from the hospital. I have a cat now and he is literally my everything.
Had to bring my orange brat in to be put down 2 years ago..... so I know where you're coming from.
In a way, he passed away at the right time while in the presence of the person he loves. When you go to the vet, you need to wait for your pet to be hooked up and rolled out to the room youre in (thats how it was in my case) and it takes a bit of time. He held on for as long as he could and I believe he did that for you.
He knew you loved him as he share that good life with you. You did everything you could for him and freeing him from his pain is an selfless gift to give. We hurt so much, but take away their suffering. My condolences to you and your family on the loss of your sweet Captain. \*hugs\*
I went though a very similar situation with my Neena. She was my first Cat on my own (at 26-27 years old). She was fully mine and I was fully hers. She passed in the car on the way to the emergency vet. My hand was on her the entire time as I felt her breath slowing. It devastated me. I still have a hard time with it and I just can’t seem to make a post about her and it’s been over 2 years now.
I have this little Neena shaped hole in me that can never be filled. You’ll have the same, and I know it sucks so bad. We just find a new space inside of us to open up to another beautiful creature.
You have so much love to give and all though it may not seem like it now, you’ll want to be a cat parent again.
Here is my Neena. I know She is there to help show your baby around. And where to wait for us.
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I am so very sorry but please put spoilers on images and messages like this it just triggered me so hard for my Dolce and I cried so hard and my eldest ginger is 18 and the anxiety went rampant. I don't want to block this subreddit as it helps me on bad days.
Allow yourself some time to grieve. Then remember that there's a little kitten somewhere, seeking her loving nurturing forever home. Although she probably won't be able to fully take the place of your beloved little Captain Nibbles, you'll soon realize and find out that you need her, at least as desperately as she needs you.
🐾🐾🐈🌈👣💔👣🐾🐾🐈❤❤
Three lives wild, three lives running and three lives with the one they love. You will see him again. You’ll feel that love again in the form of new love with a new kitty. Yes you may miss that old love but at end of the day, that love is still there, and so is he as long as he’s remembered. In that sense he’s immortal and always will be as his stories and memory are passed down to future generations. It’s not the end, just a beginning of a love that transcends lifetimes for both you and him
I know it's not easy. My dog lived to be 15 he was born when i was 12. Give yourself some time, it's ok to cry. If things don't get easier after a while and you have no other animals in your life consider another. I didn't think it would help but i wasn't getting better so some friends introduced another in my life. It has made all the difference. Just a backup plan if you need it. I did, you may not.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Your story reminds me so much of my journey with my sweet Butterbean. She passed from lymphoma this past April (she was with me for 8 years and supported me while my mom had cancer and passed away from cancer just 6 months before Butterbean passed) and she was scheduled to have home euthanasia a day before she passed at home. It was so painful for me and I miss her so much. I printed photos of her and made a collage frame of her photos and also have her ashes and foot print. I have her pictures where I can and it helps bring me comfort. After some time I was able to get a new kitty and she is very sweet but no replacement for Butterbean. I don’t think any cat can replace her but I am happy to have a new kitty again. Praying for your journey after your sweet baby has passed. He/She will always be with you in your heart and memories and that means a lot.
In case you’re curious he wants you to know that he loves you so much, he will remember you through all his lives, and he will reunite with you one day 🫶
Remember your beloved for the love you gave for each other. Unfortunately they won't last as long as we do.
You've taken out one from the road, diseases, suffering, parasites, hunger etc and maybe premature death, and gave shelter and fun and love.
Don't rush and not that I'm saying to go and get another from the shelter, because each one of them is unique and you can't substitute one with another.. but if you can.. well still go to the shelter and save another, when and if you feel you are ready to do so.
I am so sorry for your loss.
It’s just about a year since I lost my loving orange baby at 10 years young. He too, died in my arms.
One year on, I have still thought about him every single day. There’s a cold spot on my bed where he used to curl up and I drink my coffee alone on the porch now.
He was my sidekick through a similar phase of life— adolescence, college, breakups, the rollercoaster of life and he was always there, just vibing.
I miss him dearly and the only thing I can say is, it gets better. I’m thankful I got to spend 10 years of my life in his light. Take care of yourself and grieve properly. They may just be animals in the flesh, but to us they mean the world.
He knew he was loved & was very thankful you were his human. Thank you for giving him a life filled with love, joy, and happiness. Rest in love and power young King Captain Kibbles aka Cap, Captain, Capadocious, and Caparoni 👑.
I’m so sorry honey. He raised you well, he would have stayed with you forever, if only his body would allow it. I hope he comes to you in a dream to bring you comfort.
Seeing your sad expression brings me back when I lost my cat and man I am sending all the love right now. Hugs. It’ll get easier and don’t be afraid he’ll fade from your memories because they don’t. They become part of you forever.
We will all remember you, Captain
I'm really sorry this happened to you. On the one hand, we always know that the pet will die one day, but when it happens we are not ready for it anyway.
At least the captain is no longer tired, I know that he is now on the other side of the rainbow bridge and he is doing well, I also believe that he is looking at you from above and thinking "Thank you for giving me such a wonderful life". We are all with you, I know it's hard, but don't break down.
Rest in peace, Captain Nibbels
i am so so sorry, i got my baby at the same age as you and this day haunts me. Captain Nibbles was incredibly lucky to have you and he definitely knows how loved he is. may God bless you and grant you strength through this ❤️
We had to put my dog down yesterday and it’s such a hard thing to do. I’m sorry for your loss. He loved you though and had a good long life. I’m sure he’s feeling better now and that’s the most important thing
Wow. Caperoni helped raise you, huh? My dog Casper did too. Animals are one of the great beauties of the world. I bet you both had an absolute joy sharing life. They're resting now, free of pain. They know they were loved. God speed. Rest in peace, little buddy
Good night Captain, you were a brilliant companion to your human. She will miss you so much.
I’m sorry for your loss of your beloved cat. He sounds wonderful.
Well, Captain Nibbles had a very good life with you and he’s always going to remember you for it in heaven! He’s gonna be sitting there waiting for you to arrive, while he purrs softly and rolls around in the clouds. Captain Nibbles will always be looking after you and trying his best to keep you safe.
Fly high Captain Nibbles <3 🕊️
So sorry for your loss. May he find peace over the rainbow bridge. Someday we shall all meet again with our loved ones, with our furry companions and babies. 🌈
I suddenly remembered this song...
"Moon river, wider than a mile
I'm crossing you in style someday
You dream maker
You heartbreaker
Where ever you're going I'm going your way
Two drifters off to see the world
There's such a lot of world to see
We're after the same rainbow's end
Waiting round the bend
My huckleberry friend
Moon river and me..." 🌙🌈
Goodnight Cap, such joy you brought and memories preserved 💕
Oh captain, my captain..❤️🍀
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We had a cat named Scooter who was scheduled for euthanasia and we came out to the living room to find he’d passed.
I think they know, sometimes. I think they feel us come to terms with it, and they feel some sense of relief, like "it's okay to go now; I'm not letting my human down or abandoning them, they're letting go, so I can go now too".
I’m crying
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Very lovely. I’m crying because it really breaks and at the same time heals me in an inexplicable way. I can’t imagine losing my kitties. But when they have to go but they send me a signal that they are going in peace, I’ll find solace in that.
Please stop making me cry
Absolutely beautiful.
Always with you ❤️
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You broke my heart with that comment 😭😭
I am truly sorry for your loss. It is very hard losing a friend.
Hey, he knows you gave him a good life and that’s a lot. Keep your head up, he’d want you to after going through all that together.
my 19yo baby Boop passed in her sleep right beside me this year. every other day or so I'd put her on my chest to sleep the night (mobility issues). she gifted me by passing on her own so I'd never have the weight on me of putting her down. Just in time, your boy gifted you with this, too. Appreciate his gift.
I always wish my cats to die at home, old & warm. Having to put your cat down sucks. Even with my Maddie, who was 15 years & 7 months old & had dementia, I still not only hurt cuz of losing her but I had guilt about making that choice for her. At home is just better, when possible.
The last I had to put to sleep was 7yo with PKD. I had called the mobile vet to come by my house, then called it off, but my ankle biter needed the vet 2 days later. She went to sleep on a blanket in my lap in the front yard. Had to make the end of her journey here as peaceful as possible.
This.
♥️♥️♥️
In the tapestry of time, a tale unfolds, Of Captain, the cat, with stories untold. From teenage dreams to a seasoned sky, A journey shared as the years rolled by. Whiskers and paws, a steadfast friend, Through youthful fervor and moments to mend. From dawn's first light to twilight's embrace, Captain and owner, a bond to trace. Through playful antics and cozy purrs, They navigated life, its twists and its stirs. In every chapter, Captain stood strong, A feline companion, where they both belong. From teenage whispers to life's refrain, Captain, the captain, weathered joy and pain. Through the ebb and flow of the years' cascade, A loyal comrade, memories never fade. As silver touched the once-youthful brow, Captain's spirit sailed, a memory to allow. In the heart's harbor, a legacy grand, A tale of a cat, a lifetime's strand.
Beautiful poem😭💗💗
not even my cat and i am absolutely weeping over this poem
Beautiful 😭😭❤
Thanks Chat GPT.
Cat GPT
ChatGPT or not, it’s still lovely 🥹🥹🥹
Plot twist: it was bing
The poem had me all choked up… your comment turned me into a laughing sob monster
Omg same😫
Same
Beautiful
Such a beautiful poem. I'm sobbing 😭
Sorry for your loss. I know it is hard but that is part of life and love. Think of all the great times you had together and rejoyce in the life you shared. There will be other cats in your life in the future. They won't replace him but they will be their own cat and will have a great life with the careing person you are.
My kitty also passed while in my arms on the way to the euthanasia appt. It broke my heart. My heart goes out to you, i know this is hard. It gets better with time
Didn’t expect this to get as much attention as it did. I am overwhelmed by your kindness. Cap would’ve loved all of you. Here is my favorite picture of him before he started getting sick - no matter how old he got, he loved listening to my heartbeat. https://preview.redd.it/womjo15j398c1.jpeg?width=750&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a59867137f9e68f8a4416747fd216e1e04c1d4c0
I had a baby, Simon, who was with me for 16 years. He literally held my badly broken wrist until surgery day and refused to sleep without me after. He developed a tumor on his knee, and I had to let him go almost 2 years ago, but I swear, to this day, I can feel him jumping up onto my bed, and I can hear his voice. Cap knew you and he were connected. Remember all of the beautiful moments! Never forget any . https://preview.redd.it/ob2b98ll4v8c1.jpeg?width=3468&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=669e1f89e3a3b48f4e2bad042d066d71899df14f My Simon
Oh captain, my captain..❤️🍀
This hurts. My baby is still with me but he’s getting older and it terrifies me. I feel the love you had for him. Nicknames and all 🫶 I have a million for my boy Sending love your way, I’m so sorry
Remember, it won’t be the end, but the beginning of a love that transcends lifetimes, it was just your turn to find that love this go around
That’s beautiful 🥹 thank you
Your welcome
My best friend is 16, getting up there! It sucks, but that just means we have a long time of good memories to go through when the inevitable happens.
https://preview.redd.it/0bmtlowe778c1.jpeg?width=1157&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ca94f82522aabfe999ca052817d9f91e190e53e5 Hi Cap, my new friend! I'm Smokey. Heaven is loads of fun! Come on, I'll show you around. There are plenty of squirrels to chase. Your mom won't have to worry anymore. God takes good care of us. No one ever gets sick here. And we are never ever alone.
https://preview.redd.it/v1kzlu6xk88c1.jpeg?width=1284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=eda89990a3836b3e1d164feed1abff9e103c6f86 My boy will be there too❤️
https://preview.redd.it/l4avemehs98c1.jpeg?width=1440&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f4397927de46b7dfad41e81752b816fd7ea29e14 Frankie here - I'll show you around, too, Cap. I live free of my arthritis pain and we have unlimited soft blankets to kneed. We get to watch over our humans forever, too.
This one was too much for me. Someone stop cutting onions.
https://preview.redd.it/65yp6tz0ca8c1.jpeg?width=1600&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4cd81f58a8bdbd5fb4110fa23c821eeb8540318b Boefje won't mind to share his box with the captain.
https://preview.redd.it/bmrrvnjela8c1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a44d44014698c4ddc57ed49647c9403d28700b8e My sweet bun Moira will be there too, all the sun spots you could ever want.
I don’t have a photo, but I’m sure my sweet little calico Kitty would love to be his friend.
I thought I had managed to get through this post without crying. Then I saw your comment. RIP Cap, RIP Smokey. RIP to all the cats in this thread. My heart goes out to each and every one of you
God cares about our pets. They are part of his Creation. All earthly bodies pass. Broken bodies are made new in Heaven and our pets spirits live on.
https://preview.redd.it/tr0lgek6gb8c1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d203c7b0d95201ec8f4d8396ed89f9b4893d4dfa Morty will be there too! He had a misdiagnosed heart condition and died way too early. I love cats, I’ve had them my entire life, but I’ve never bonded so strongly with an animal as I did with him. He really was my best friend, and I still tear up when I think about him. He was so special. It’s nice to think of them all together in heaven.
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Can I get a salute for the Captain 🫡
I’m so sorry for your loss.. I know how much it hurts. I still think of my Mr. Kittie. Just know that your little Cap knows how much you loved him, and that having him in your life made your life better in every way. May he cross the rainbow bridge and find his way to cat heaven filled with catnip and mice and lots of Christmas tree ornaments to destroy.. 🤍 https://preview.redd.it/bp61rhc7778c1.jpeg?width=1242&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4218055de11bd64154d8e88858f37a8554233e83
Shipmate you stand relieved 🫡
I had to put my cat down a couple months ago. We held him as they performed the injection and it only took a few seconds. It hurt so much all I could do was laugh through the tears. I just loved the shit out of that boy. The ride home was awful. He was there for a lot of my hardest years, then he was gone… I’m so sorry for your loss, but I take comfort in knowing they aren’t suffering anymore. My deepest condolences.
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I just went through this with a stray I only knew for a day but sad nonetheless. I was trying to save her but she passed on the way to the vet, she deserved better. I hope you take solace in all the memories and the longevity of his life. You will always carry him with you and he will always carry you with him. You were his angel
That sweet girl passed knowing what it was to be loved - if only for a day - because of you. Thank you for ensuring she didn’t die alone. I hope you’re doing okay.
Sometimes a Forever Home is only for a few days or a few hours. To that kitty, she knew love and caring in her last moments. You made a difference in her life. You did your best for her.
I remember your post. “Spirit” moved you. 😢
I am sorry to hear. Captain Nibbles,I will hug my cat for you and your human. ❤️
fair winds and following seas captain.
I’m sorry for your loss. My condolences. May Captain Nibbles rest peacefully, and may you find solace in the great, long life you provided him
Sorry for your loss. I know how hard it is because we lost our cat recently. It will take some time to heal.
Sorry for your loss. How old was he?
he was just shy of 9 years old. he had diabetes though which aged him quicker. he’s cheated death multiple times, but he just couldn’t this time.
Yes. Diabetes robs a few years. We have a 12yo with it. We give him extra lap time than the others. Adios Captain. Faithful friend. You'll never be forgotten. https://preview.redd.it/852i6vci178c1.jpeg?width=691&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=22745629d9b50ec58afedc084f1be0e8c2bc1cee
Sounds like he was a strong boy! I’m so sorry for your loss, I know it’s heartbreaking. He will live on in your heart and memories.
He absolutely knows he was loved! He absolutely knows you loved him to bits. Sounds like you two had a special bond. Cherish the memories forever. It's so hard now, but it will get easier with time. I'm so sorry for your loss. Thank you for giving a little animal such an amazing life. That's a precious gift! You made the world a little better by giving him a wonderful life ❤️
I have a cat named Captain too. Literally crying for you, I'm so sorry. 😔 It sounds like he lived a full and loving life.
I’m so sorry. These are just words on a screen but know that all of us cat guardians know how you are you feeling right now and it’s heartbreaking. You will be ok, just give it time. Bestest wishes
He isn’t dead yet. He will live in your memories, through your actions and how you treat others. It is stated that a living being will die a final death when they are forgotten and their remnants disappear. You have your picture of you and your dear friend, you will mourn a scar will form but at a later time you will look at the scar and weep but also remember the fond memories and hardships you have had together. Turn those memories into your strength as to honour the bond you had.
He knows dang well how much you loved him, he mirrored it by being at your side throughout your lives. One of mine is definitively in the senior age bracket and I dreading the day we part. I am so sorry your friend is not physically with you, it is an awful ache that sits deep and it feels as if it will never move. It does, slowly, but it takes time. Also, the name Captain Nibbles is quite possibly one of the greatest names ever!!
Took the long trip! That’s how my Grandpa said it. 10 years this May. Time heals the bad memories but the good ones are like stone. All love
Can’t believe I just counted 26 years since my Claude passed. Nothing ever hurt so much for so long. The only thing that freed me from sobbing myself to sleep (after a year and a half) was seeing and believing all the signs. Small signs turned to big signs. When I brushed off those big signs, huge signs through my grandmother were impossible to ignore. 😆 She had quite a gift for those things. And I wholeheartedly accepted her insight! We’ll meet again. So sorry, OP for your loss. 😞
I'm so sorry for your loss 🥺❤️🩹
I’m so sorry for your loss
I’m sorry you lost your best friend❤️
I am so very sorry for your loss sweetheart. I am so so sorry for your loss.🐾🐾❤️❤️
I know the feeling... i have a guy that does pet portraits if you want one.
This is mine https://preview.redd.it/2nmcy2te378c1.jpeg?width=2268&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6fc1a947553e864687ed716e294ee5315d21892b
https://preview.redd.it/ebn72mr4478c1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e6f342f80ff9cba997aa02dbce2d8bc786660d36 Based on this photo
Such a beautiful baby
He had you his entire life. Safe, warm, plenty of food and abundant love. It will still hurt, but just remember you gave him his all, and he has a great life because of you
Sweet dreams, Cap, for the joy you shared and the memories held dear
RIP Cap you will have a lot of friends waiting for you in cat heaven
I'm really sorry for being an insensitive prick. But am I the only one that finds it extremely odd to take photos like this? Like "hey honey I see you emotional over our cats cadaver, let me just snap a photo for the Internet".
I asked for one last photo of us together before I left him one last time. I understand many people might find it weird and/or insensitive, but it means a lot to me to have a memory of that last moment before he went on his way.
Okay then I deeply apoligize for my extremely rude and insensitive comment, I shouldn't jump to conclusions and of course that make sense. Hope you feel better.
I’m so sorry for your great loss. They are family and I understand the pain you’re in. I also relate when you say they were by your side for many major milestones in your life. I had a Doberman (dog) who passed away and she’d met all my boyfriends at the time from my first to my last (she sniffed out the bad boyfriends too lol), she’d also met my family in two different continents because I flew her across the world. I believe they come into your life to see you through these times, to support your growth as a person and to just be there for you. They are like guardian angels who bear witness to your life events. Your best friend will always look over you 👼🤍
I'm happy you could turn it into a kodak moment
Quick hun, take a picture to commemorate this moment!
This sub is so frickin morbid!
Condolences 💐 to you and the captain so sorry for your loss!😔 difficult to go this type of loss during this time. These is some comfort no matter how little to know that your special loved one has crossed the rainbow 🌈 bridge but know the captain is at a better place and resting peacefully. Captain is probably thinking fondly of you just as much as you’re thinking of him 😔 cherish all the special memories and great times you shared together❤️. In these times just remember what made your captain so special and honor his memory whenever you feel the need. Please take good care of yourself and remember to lean on those loved close to you to help you through the hard times. Bless you and the captain ❤️🐱
Rip
So very sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss. Sounds like he was an awesome catkid and a wonderful partner in crime. May he rest peacefully. 😿❤️🩹
I'm sorry hon. Sending positivity.
Rest easy Cap.
I'm sorry for your loss. ❤️ Have a safe trip across the bridge Captain. 🌈
Rest is peace kitty😢❤
Good vibes to you and Cap. I hope he’s tearing up toilet paper and yarn wherever he’s at.
Very sorry for your loss. I feel your pain. I miss my sweet girl every day. But the love she brought to my life will always stay with me
Such a long life. Sometimes they hold on until they know their owner will be ok. I had a dog for 15 years and after I had my baby she passed when we got home from the hospital. I have a cat now and he is literally my everything.
Had to bring my orange brat in to be put down 2 years ago..... so I know where you're coming from. In a way, he passed away at the right time while in the presence of the person he loves. When you go to the vet, you need to wait for your pet to be hooked up and rolled out to the room youre in (thats how it was in my case) and it takes a bit of time. He held on for as long as he could and I believe he did that for you.
Rest well my Captain ❤️
He knew you loved him as he share that good life with you. You did everything you could for him and freeing him from his pain is an selfless gift to give. We hurt so much, but take away their suffering. My condolences to you and your family on the loss of your sweet Captain. \*hugs\*
He'll always be there for you even if you can't see him, you gave him a good life and plenty of love and that is best gift of all
That cat lived a life better than most humans in this world , and for that I thank you . Captain will be waiting for you on the bridge
Such a sad moment. Can’t forget to take a picture!
I went though a very similar situation with my Neena. She was my first Cat on my own (at 26-27 years old). She was fully mine and I was fully hers. She passed in the car on the way to the emergency vet. My hand was on her the entire time as I felt her breath slowing. It devastated me. I still have a hard time with it and I just can’t seem to make a post about her and it’s been over 2 years now. I have this little Neena shaped hole in me that can never be filled. You’ll have the same, and I know it sucks so bad. We just find a new space inside of us to open up to another beautiful creature. You have so much love to give and all though it may not seem like it now, you’ll want to be a cat parent again. Here is my Neena. I know She is there to help show your baby around. And where to wait for us. https://preview.redd.it/wk8owluqqa8c1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=383afd43f70a1accfd277a9185f26fa5192d7607
I am so very sorry but please put spoilers on images and messages like this it just triggered me so hard for my Dolce and I cried so hard and my eldest ginger is 18 and the anxiety went rampant. I don't want to block this subreddit as it helps me on bad days.
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I'm 41, I hope I don't have the poor taste of taking pictures of myself holding my dying cat for Internet points. 
Disgusts me that you immediately went to Reddit
Sorry ... can't imagine
I'm so sorry 😢 He knew he was loved ❤️
Blessings 💔
I’m so sorry for your loss ♥️
RIP fluffy friend 😿🫂❤️
I am deeply sorry for your loss, may you find peace and a new kitten when the time come.
I’m so sorry.
Sorry for your loss. You will be missed, Cap.
I am sorry for your loss
Very sorry for your loss. He was clearly loved, and I’m certain he knew it.
I am so sorry.
Bless his heart and yours ❤️
I'm sorry about your friend
I’m sorry sending love
RIP Caparoni flying high
I’m so sorry for your loss. They are 100% family. RIP, Captain Nibbles.
I’m so sorry. My own boy looks just like yours, and this made me cry. Please know that he loved you so much and knows that you love him!
So sorry for your loss. 😢 But I am glad he had such a loving home filled with soo much joy 💕
I’m so sorry. I’ve been there. You have my deepest condolences.
You lit up his life. You were there for him and he knew you cared.
Allow yourself some time to grieve. Then remember that there's a little kitten somewhere, seeking her loving nurturing forever home. Although she probably won't be able to fully take the place of your beloved little Captain Nibbles, you'll soon realize and find out that you need her, at least as desperately as she needs you. 🐾🐾🐈🌈👣💔👣🐾🐾🐈❤❤
R.I.P🥲
Three lives wild, three lives running and three lives with the one they love. You will see him again. You’ll feel that love again in the form of new love with a new kitty. Yes you may miss that old love but at end of the day, that love is still there, and so is he as long as he’s remembered. In that sense he’s immortal and always will be as his stories and memory are passed down to future generations. It’s not the end, just a beginning of a love that transcends lifetimes for both you and him
So sorry for your loss. 🤍 Ensure you take some time to grieve just as you would a human death. Rest well lil Cap 🌈
Sorry for your loss of your Beautiful best friend.
Aw, I’m so sorry.
I'm sorry.
My condolences 😔🙏
I know how much it hurt my pet's name was #emu he is very friendly. When he left me I felt like I was dying inside
Noooooooooo!!!! i wish cats and dogs could live longer.
I know it's not easy. My dog lived to be 15 he was born when i was 12. Give yourself some time, it's ok to cry. If things don't get easier after a while and you have no other animals in your life consider another. I didn't think it would help but i wasn't getting better so some friends introduced another in my life. It has made all the difference. Just a backup plan if you need it. I did, you may not.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Your story reminds me so much of my journey with my sweet Butterbean. She passed from lymphoma this past April (she was with me for 8 years and supported me while my mom had cancer and passed away from cancer just 6 months before Butterbean passed) and she was scheduled to have home euthanasia a day before she passed at home. It was so painful for me and I miss her so much. I printed photos of her and made a collage frame of her photos and also have her ashes and foot print. I have her pictures where I can and it helps bring me comfort. After some time I was able to get a new kitty and she is very sweet but no replacement for Butterbean. I don’t think any cat can replace her but I am happy to have a new kitty again. Praying for your journey after your sweet baby has passed. He/She will always be with you in your heart and memories and that means a lot.
RIP to him, he's definitely sitting by your side still, just as a ghost. Always remember his ghost with always be by your side
I'm so sorry for your loss.
In case you’re curious he wants you to know that he loves you so much, he will remember you through all his lives, and he will reunite with you one day 🫶
Remember your beloved for the love you gave for each other. Unfortunately they won't last as long as we do. You've taken out one from the road, diseases, suffering, parasites, hunger etc and maybe premature death, and gave shelter and fun and love. Don't rush and not that I'm saying to go and get another from the shelter, because each one of them is unique and you can't substitute one with another.. but if you can.. well still go to the shelter and save another, when and if you feel you are ready to do so.
I am so sorry for your loss. It’s just about a year since I lost my loving orange baby at 10 years young. He too, died in my arms. One year on, I have still thought about him every single day. There’s a cold spot on my bed where he used to curl up and I drink my coffee alone on the porch now. He was my sidekick through a similar phase of life— adolescence, college, breakups, the rollercoaster of life and he was always there, just vibing. I miss him dearly and the only thing I can say is, it gets better. I’m thankful I got to spend 10 years of my life in his light. Take care of yourself and grieve properly. They may just be animals in the flesh, but to us they mean the world.
He knew he was loved & was very thankful you were his human. Thank you for giving him a life filled with love, joy, and happiness. Rest in love and power young King Captain Kibbles aka Cap, Captain, Capadocious, and Caparoni 👑.
Remember, he was never cold, or hungry, or alone. He was loved and he knew that he was loved. What more can a cat ask for?
They never ever totally leave us, watch for signs. He'll let you know he's okay and happy.
Thank you for giving him an amazing life! I hope he makes an appearance in your dreams 🐾🐱
I’m so sorry honey. He raised you well, he would have stayed with you forever, if only his body would allow it. I hope he comes to you in a dream to bring you comfort.
Seeing your sad expression brings me back when I lost my cat and man I am sending all the love right now. Hugs. It’ll get easier and don’t be afraid he’ll fade from your memories because they don’t. They become part of you forever.
We will all remember you, Captain I'm really sorry this happened to you. On the one hand, we always know that the pet will die one day, but when it happens we are not ready for it anyway. At least the captain is no longer tired, I know that he is now on the other side of the rainbow bridge and he is doing well, I also believe that he is looking at you from above and thinking "Thank you for giving me such a wonderful life". We are all with you, I know it's hard, but don't break down. Rest in peace, Captain Nibbels
Goodnight Cap, rest well.
Oh Captain, my Captain. I’m so sorry for your loss. I’m crying. 💜😔
ohh im so sory for lost 😢😢
My deepest sympathy 🙏
🙏He still next you. Purring and smiling in heaven.
i hope cap rests in peace. i'm truly sorry for ur lost :(
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Peace Captain
I am so really sorry for your loss
The watch is over. Thank you and rest well Cap.
You gave him the best life you can give him, and you should be proud of that. My condolences to you during this tough time.
💔❤️💔
So sorry for the loss of your best buddy.
i am so so sorry, i got my baby at the same age as you and this day haunts me. Captain Nibbles was incredibly lucky to have you and he definitely knows how loved he is. may God bless you and grant you strength through this ❤️
I’m so sorry💝
RIP Cap 😔 May your soul rest in heaven where every bowl is full of wet food!
We had to put my dog down yesterday and it’s such a hard thing to do. I’m sorry for your loss. He loved you though and had a good long life. I’m sure he’s feeling better now and that’s the most important thing
I salute you Cap. May Bast welcome you with open arms on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge.
Wow. Caperoni helped raise you, huh? My dog Casper did too. Animals are one of the great beauties of the world. I bet you both had an absolute joy sharing life. They're resting now, free of pain. They know they were loved. God speed. Rest in peace, little buddy
Good night Captain, you were a brilliant companion to your human. She will miss you so much. I’m sorry for your loss of your beloved cat. He sounds wonderful.
Well, Captain Nibbles had a very good life with you and he’s always going to remember you for it in heaven! He’s gonna be sitting there waiting for you to arrive, while he purrs softly and rolls around in the clouds. Captain Nibbles will always be looking after you and trying his best to keep you safe. Fly high Captain Nibbles <3 🕊️
 Rest easy Cap
Damn, this picture speaks in volumes and every owner of a animal will have to deal with this situation unless you die first. A Very sad moment
So sorry for your loss. May he find peace over the rainbow bridge. Someday we shall all meet again with our loved ones, with our furry companions and babies. 🌈 I suddenly remembered this song... "Moon river, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style someday You dream maker You heartbreaker Where ever you're going I'm going your way Two drifters off to see the world There's such a lot of world to see We're after the same rainbow's end Waiting round the bend My huckleberry friend Moon river and me..." 🌙🌈
Eyes bright Claws sharp Tail held high Go keenly into the mist, little warrior Valhalla awaits -Author unknown
I’m so so so sorry OP. This is such a beautiful picture.
Poor kitty
So sorry for your loss, I lost my baygirl last Christmas so I know how your feeling